Award

Supply of digital locks

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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01 Apr 2025 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives has successfully awarded a contract for the supply of Nimbus digital locks for public lockers under a limited competition procurement method. The procurement process, which falls under the category of goods, specifically miscellaneous padlocks and locks, was conducted to enhance security measures across various regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The contract, valued at £19,595 excl. VAT, will be fulfilled by HELMSMAN STORAGE SOLUTIONS LIMITED, with the agreement signed on 13 March 2025 and covering the delivery period from 14 March 2025 to 31 March 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacturing and supply of security hardware. SMEs with expertise in digital lock technology and public sector contracts will find this an excellent opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities and secure future contracts with central government authorities like The National Archives. Such opportunities are ideal for businesses looking to expand their portfolios and build lasting relationships with public sector clients.

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Notice Title

Supply of digital locks

Notice Description

Supply of Nimbus digital locks for public lockers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fb20
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012176-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44521000 - Miscellaneous padlocks and locks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,595 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
14 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nationalarchives.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HELMSMAN STORAGE SOLUTIONS

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